The French and Indian War

What were the 2 reasons the French settled in North America? Fur Trade Spread Catholicism

France’s North American Empire France was in North America by 1534 Founded Quebec in 1608 French fur traders eventually spread further south and claimed the Mississippi River Valley Established the important port city of New Orleans

Differences Between the British Colonies and French Colonies Diverse population Built towns & raised families Not friendly with Natives Population consisted of Fur traders and Catholic priests Had no desire to build towns or raise families Friendly with Natives

French Relations with Native Americans The French were friendly with the Native Americans French Catholic priests wanted to convert them French fur traders relied on the Natives to trap the animals, then trade the fur for French goods

British Colonies Most colonists saw themselves as British As the colonies grew and population increased, there was a demand for more space Colonists were continuously moving west

Causes of the French and Indian War France and Great Britain both wanted control of North America (land = $ = power) France & Britain had already been fighting wars in Europe (The Seven Years War)

The French & Indian War (1754-1763) Great Britain and American Colonists France and Native Americans VS.

The French & Indian War (1754- 1763) Early French Victories 1755 & 1756 British were used to fighting in orderly rows British soldiers turned and ran when the French and Native American troops jumped out from behind trees and surprise attacked them

The French & Indian War (1754-1763) The British Army was supposed to be the best in the world The Colonists began to question the ability of the British army to protect them

The French & Indian War (1754- 1763) The War Takes a Turn King George II was unhappy with the British losses so he sent William Pitt (PITT’sburgh!!!) The British started winning battles Convinced Iroquois tribe to help In 1763, a decisive battle at Quebec led to a British victory

Treaty of Paris 1763 Document that officially ended all conflict between the British and French (in North America and Europe)

THIS IS WHY WE SPEAK ENGLISH NOT FRENCH! Treaty of Paris 1763 WINNER: Great Britain  got all of North America east of Mississippi River including Florida and the port city of New Orleans LOSERS: French  lost almost all of their territory in North America Natives  Continued to lose land to British colonists THIS IS WHY WE SPEAK ENGLISH NOT FRENCH!